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Morgan Wallen Is Named Billboard’s Top Artist Of 2025

Morgan Wallen Is Named Billboard’s Top Artist Of 2025

Morgan Wallen has been named Billboard’s Top Artist of 2025, becoming the first male country act to achieve the honor in over 30 years, following Garth Brooks’ back-to-back year-end wins in 1992-93. The recognition was fueled by the massive success of Wallen’s 2025 album, I’m the Problem, which spent 12 weeks at No. 1 on…

Raul Malo, Beloved Frontman Of The Mavericks, Dies At 60

Raul Malo, Beloved Frontman Of The Mavericks, Dies At 60

Raul Malo, the soulful frontman of The Mavericks known for blending Latin flair and lively rock into ’90s country music, died on Monday (December 8) at the age of 60, following a battle with Stage 4 colon cancer. Malo, celebrated for his rich baritone and dynamic stage presence, co-wrote many of the band’s hits and…

Miranda Lambert, Charley Crockett, And Jon Pardi Named Headliners Of 2026 Music City Rodeo

Miranda Lambert, Charley Crockett, And Jon Pardi Named Headliners Of 2026 Music City Rodeo

The Music City Rodeo will return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena from May 28-30, 2026, headlined by Miranda Lambert, Charley Crockett, and Jon Pardi. The three-day event, featuring professional rodeo competitions like bull riding and barrel racing, will also serve as an official Cinch Playoff Series Rodeo, showcasing top athletes including champion bullfighters Cody Webster and…

Kelsea Ballerini Curses Out Heckler Who Shouted “Team Morgan” During Her Sydney Show

Kelsea Ballerini Curses Out Heckler Who Shouted “Team Morgan” During Her Sydney Show

During her show in Sydney, Australia on Saturday night (December 6), Kelsea Ballerini firmly shut down a heckler who shouted “Team Morgan!” – a reference to her ex-husband, Australian country artist Morgan Evans – while she performed her emotionally charged 2023 song “Penthouse,” which reflects on their divorce. Stopping mid-song, Ballerini responded with “F—k off,”…

Maddie & Tae Announce That They Are Splitting

Maddie & Tae Announce That They Are Splitting

After 15 years performing and recording as the country duo Maddie & Tae, Maddie Font and Tae Kerr have announced they are ending their professional partnership. The pair are resisting the term “breakup” as they “are embarking on separate journeys,” with Kerr focusing on family life as a stay-at-home mom and Font pursuing a solo…

Megan Moroney Named ‘Storyteller Of The Year’ At Variety’s Hitmakers Event

Megan Moroney Named ‘Storyteller Of The Year’ At Variety’s Hitmakers Event

Megan Moroney was named the Storyteller of the Year at Variety’s Hitmakers event in Los Angeles on Saturday night. The 28-year-old country star credits her storytelling prowess to crafting relatable songs, like those featured on her gold-certified sophomore album, Am I Okay?, which led to her being named CMA’s New Artist of the Year in…

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Keep Those Texas Babies Reading

Keep Those Texas Babies Reading

Getting our kids to read in the summer can sometimes be challenging but there are lots of teacher approved ideas and incentive programs available to keep them on track! They can earn game tokens from our Friends at Chuck E Cheese who has tons of rewards ideas for being a good student and a good…